Cook County Jail

• Chicago’s largest jail reports 450 inmates, staff positive for coronavirus

  The situation gained national attention earlier this week when inmates posted handmade signs pleading for help in the windows of their cells overlooking a public street.

  World

  Apr 9, 2020
  
• Caught on camera: Five hospitalized following ugly brawl at Chicago jail

  Chicago’s Cook County Jail has released security camera footage of a brawl Friday afternoon that sent multiple inmates to hospital with serious injuries.

  Crime

  Jan 9, 2017
  
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• Caught on Camera: Massive brawl erupts at Illinois jail

  Eight inmates and three guards were sent to hospital following a massive brawl at the Cook County Jail in Illinois that was captured by security cameras.

  Crime

  Oct 27, 2016
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• Visitor trapped in Chicago jail for about 30 hours

  A visitor to Chicago's Cook County Jail was trapped inside for about 30 hours over the July 4th weekend.

  World

  Jul 9, 2014